Scientists in Germany have demonstrated an amazing new display with a surface that can physically change twice per second to act as a moving “tactile screen.” Its potential for the blind or visually ...

Cornellians can now immerse themselves in a world of fabric and feel their way through a new exhibit called TEXTURE, hosted by the Cornell Costume and Textile Collection. The exhibition, which opened ...

Floating world: a 3D globe created by the University of Sussex display. (Courtesy: Eimontas Jankauskis) An ultrasound-powered, 3D visual display that can also produce audible sound and holograms that ...

As the industry continues to move toward smaller and smaller mobile technologies, Masatoshi Ishikawa and his colleagues at the University of Tokyo are hoping to get ahead of the trend with their new ...

Haptic feedback in tactile displays has emerged as a crucial technology in bridging the gap between virtual and tangible experiences. By modulating friction through techniques such as electrovibration ...

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The variations in electrical tactile intensity in relation to current density are examined under conditions of pressure compensation and in its absence. In the absence of pressure compensation, no ...

Ornamental gardens offer “texture” for the eyes — but they also boast real, live tactile texture. Visual texture refers to the surface appearance of a plant: Maybe it has big, bold leaves like a hosta ...